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S123 DDA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,498 mi
Last recorded38,498 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 DDA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 38,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 34,198 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 27,886 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 26,627 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 23,981 miles

Headlamp vertical aim fault message, Head lamp aim at time of test is OK

Pass 2 Sep 2020 21,916 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 21,916 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 20,315 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 17,998 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 15,476 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear of vehicle ( unable to check seat belt )

Fail 22 Sep 2017 15,476 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear of vehicle ( unable to check seat belt )

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both front (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 11,933 miles

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cut exposing cords but not exceeding standards

Offside Rear tyre cut exposing cords but not exceeding standards

Pass 10 Sep 2015 8,578 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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S123 DDA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S123 DDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S123 DDA registered?

S123 DDA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is S123 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S123 DDA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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